GLENDALE, AZ — In an emotional and powerful address, Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, vowed to carry on her late husband’s mission at a memorial service attended by tens of thousands of supporters. The service, held 11 days after his assassination, also featured remarks from President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other prominent conservative figures.
Erika Kirk’s speech was the most impactful of the day, as she promised to take up her husband’s mantle as CEO and chair of Turning Point USA. She reflected on his life and death, stating, “Charlie died with incomplete work, but not with unfinished business.” In a poignant moment, she offered forgiveness to the accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, quoting Jesus on the cross and saying, “I forg